CVE-2013-1293

Name: CVE-2013-1293
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-04-09T22:55:01.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1293 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The NTFS kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a crafted application that leverages improper handling of objects in memory, aka "NTFS NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NTFS kernel-mode driver in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a crafted application that leverages improper handling of objects in memory, aka "NTFS NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.55%

71.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	R2
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1293?

How severe is CVE-2013-1293?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1293 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1293?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST